Production Technology Of Glass Bracelet From The West Cemetery Of Umm El-Jimal In Northeastern Jordan

A study on glass bracelets from the West Cemetery of Umm Al-Jimāl, Jordan, reveals that these artifacts, likely of Islamic origin, were produced using a mix of natron and plant-ash glassmaking techniques. The research employed SEM-EDX analysis to examine 20 fragments, finding that some bracelets incorporated recycled older glass and metal by-products as colorants. Decorative colors like red, white, and yellow-green were achieved through the dispersion of micron-scale copper crystals, tin oxide, and lead-tin oxides in the glass melt. This study sheds light on the sophisticated production technologies and material reuse practices prevalent during the period.

Al-Bashaireh, K. (2016). Production Technology Of Glass Bracelet From The West Cemetery Of Umm El-Jimal In Northeastern Jordan. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.160933